Shifting sands
By Raoof Hasan
“When all the scaffolding is removed, it is our integrity that both defines us and identifies us. Men of integrity are like the rock of Gibraltar – steadfast and immovable. Men without it are like the shifting sands on the Sahara Desert – tossed to and fro by every variant wind of life.” – Ted R Callister
Unpredictability is an integral component of all human pursuits. Words spoken, promises made, dreams nurtured, distances traversed, destinations envisioned, hardships encountered, stories of valour or acts of cowardice – these are all wrapped in an aura of unpredictability. There are times when the cherished goals are attained, but there are also times when success remains an illusion. Yet, the journey must continue with an expression of gratitude by those who have reached their zenith, and sustenance of hope that times will inevitably show the path to those who may not have succeeded.